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How do I update my data to a new version of QuickBooks?
Your data from an earlier version of QuickBooks will update automatically the first time you open the company file in a new version of QuickBooks. . Updating your data includes backing up the company file in its current version format so you can revert back to the previous version of QuickBooks if you need to.
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I have multiple versions of QuickBooks, can I merge or combine the company files?
QuickBooks company files cannot be merged or combined.
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How do I move QuickBooks or my data to a new computer?
To move QuickBooks from one computer to another:
- Install and register QuickBooks on the new computer.
- Back up the company file on the old computer.
- Restore the backup on the new computer.
If you installed a newer version of QuickBooks on the new computer, the company file will be updated automatically the first time you open it.
For more information about backing up and restoring company files, refer to Back up company files overview and Restore backups overview.
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What are QuickBooks system requirements?
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What versions of QuickBooks work with Windows Vista?
The following versions of QuickBooks are built to run on Windows Vista:
- QuickBooks Enterprise Solutions 7.0 and later
- QuickBooks Pro and Premier 2007 and later
- QuickBooks Simple Start 2007 and later
For information about installing QuickBooks 2006 and earlier versions on Windows Vista, visit the QuickBooks Windows Vista Center.
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Where is my company data file?
The location where QuickBooks automatically stores your company data files depends on your operating system and QuickBooks version:
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OperatingSystem
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QuickBooks Version
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Default Company File Location
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Windows Vista
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Enterprise Solutions 7.0 or later
Pro or Premier 2007 or later
Simple Start 2007 or later |
C:\Users\Public\Documents\Intuit\QuickBooks\Company Files |
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Windows XP
- or -
Windows 2000
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Enterprise Solutions 7.0 or later
Pro or Premier 2007 or later
Simple Start 2007 or later |
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Shared Documents\Intuit\QuickBooks\Company Files |
Windows XP
- or -
Windows 2000 |
Enterprise Solutions 6.0 or earlier
Pro or Premier 2006 or earlier |
C:\Program Files\Intuit\QuickBooks [Version] |
If you upgraded from an earlier version to QuickBooks 2007 or later, your data file might have been moved to the default company file location for your new version.
If you installed QuickBooks 2006 or earlier versions, your company data file is in the same folder where it was located prior to installing QuickBooks.
If you cannot find your company data file, search your hard drive for *.qbw files and try to find it that way. . Make sure to include hidden files and folders in your search criteria.
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How do I set up QuickBooks on a network?
Refer to the following resources for information about installing QuickBooks in a multi-user environment:
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Can I download a copy of QuickBooks?
To download the QuickBooks program, refer to Downloading versions of QuickBooks products from the Internet.
To install QuickBooks after downloading, refer to Installing a downloaded version of QuickBooks for Windows.
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Can I install QuickBooks on Linux or Macintosh?
A Linux computer can only be used as a database server to store shared company data files. . For more information, refer to Run QuickBooks on Linux and Preparing to install Linux Database Server Manager.
To install QuickBooks on a Macintosh, refer to Installing or reinstalling QuickBooks on a Macintosh.
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